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Houston Finalizes $832M Police Contract With 36.5% Pay Raises Over Five Years

The agreement, approved by City Council, aims to address staffing shortages, boost morale, and prepare for the 2026 World Cup through expanded recruitment and homeland security funding.

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Overview

  • Houston City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $832 million contract granting 36.5% pay raises to over 5,200 police officers.
  • Officers will receive phased raises starting with a 10% increase in July 2025, followed by annual increases through 2029.
  • The contract is part of a $1.16 billion proposed police budget that allocates $49 million for first-year raises and increases homeland security funding by 29%.
  • Police Chief Noe Diaz described the contract as transformative, with recruitment campaigns already underway to address staffing shortages and reach 6,000 officers by 2028.
  • Harris County law enforcement leaders are urging for competitive pay adjustments to retain deputies as HPD's new contract raises starting salaries significantly.